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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,341.52, 44,607.42 and 22,273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,341.52, 44,607.42 and 22,273.16 is: 30,720.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,341.52 : 44,607.42 = 22,273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,341.52/44,607.42 = 22,273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,341.52x = 44,607.42 × 22,273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,341.52x = 993,548,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,548,202.85/32,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,720.52

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